ILHC - A Treasure Trove

The ILHC - International Lindy Hop Championships - comes around once a year, and when it's over we've got enough YouTube videos to watch for a lifetime.

It's the event's mission to recognize the international presence and appeal of Lindy Hop, while preserving its spirit and giving the dance the respect and honor it deserves.
During that weekend, hundreds of "Jitterbugs" from around the world come to dance with one another, throw each other around in the air, learn more about Lindy Hop, and compete in many different competitions for prize money and bragging rights.

I've posted one of the clips for these week's feature, but, honestly, you'll find yourself going from one clip, to the next, to the next, to the next, to the next....

Ninjammerz

Ninjammerz is the award-winning International Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz dance troupe - and one of my very favorite teams. They always manage to come up with dazzingly new ideas... just when you think there isn't anything left. Take a look, and you'll see!

GENERAL INFO

At Rusty's Rhythm Club we have a swing dance every Wednesday, except the week of our First Friday of the month dance.

The $15 admission includes a half-hour beginner swing dance lesson
and live music with some of the hottest bands around.
Please check our schedule before heading out to the club,
as sometimes our schedule varies.

26 MILES ACROSS THE SEA...
SANTA CATALINA IS WAITING FOR THEE
(pardon the paraphrasing)

I want to give my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION for Joel Ply's Catalina Swing Dance Festival. To spend three days on that beautiful island in swing heaven, well, what can I say?

As all this takes place 26 miles across the sea, the price is a bit higher than other camps, but well worth it! And you'll never regret it. Joel has set up a payment plan this year, so you can portion out your camp fees.

Last year, a bunch of Lindy by the Sea students got a house together, which is much more affordable that hotels. So start coordinating!!